IT Project Manager- PMO

r3 Consultant; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy in Maharashtra is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee project delivery and improve IT systems. This full-time role involves managing technical projects, acting as a scrum master, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in project management, proficiency in agile methodologies, and a relevant degree in IT or computer science. The role offers opportunities for consulting on IT systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in project management or related roles.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure and security principles.
• Relevant certifications like PMP or Certified Scrum Master are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in technical delivery of project artifacts.
• Act as a scrum master for projects as needed.
• Independently manage smaller technical projects.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Title: IT - Project Manager – PMO

Position: Full‑Time

Job Description: We are seeking a versatile and experienced Project Manager to join our team. This role will involve working on diverse projects encompassing infrastructure, security, solution implementations, and software development. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with project managers to ensure the successful technical delivery of project artifacts and documentation. This hybrid role may also require acting as a scrum master based on project needs. Additionally, the Project Manager will independently manage smaller technical projects within our PMO project delivery framework, offering consulting services to assess and enhance IT systems to meet company objectives.

Essential Functions

• Technical Project Delivery: Assist project managers in the technical delivery of project artifacts, documentation, and milestones across various projects including infrastructure, security, solution implementations, and software development.
• Scrum Master Responsibilities: Act as a scrum master for projects as needed, facilitating agile ceremonies, ensuring adherence to agile methodologies, and fostering effective collaboration within project teams.
• Independent Project Management: Independently manage smaller technical projects within the PMO project delivery framework, from scoping and planning to execution and closure, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. Be able to handle multiple vendor‑developed projects.
• IT System Consultation: Assess the current state of IT systems through data collection, workflow analysis, and system monitoring. Provide data‑driven advice and recommendations to refine or expand operations to meet company needs.
• Vulnerability Identification: Identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, or areas of improvement within IT systems and processes. Communicate findings to company leaders and collaborate on strategies to address them effectively.
• Team Training and Implementation Guidance: Train IT teams on new systems and procedures. Guide the implementation of recommended changes, ensuring successful adoption and alignment with business objectives.
• Technical Deployment Accountability: Be accountable for the technical deployment and integration of projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, deadlines, and budgetary constraints.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain project documentation, technical specifications, and process workflows. Generate regular reports on project status, milestones, and technical outcomes.
• Compliance and Security: Collaborate with security teams to ensure projects comply with security standards and best practices. Implement appropriate security controls and measures as required.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to optimize IT operations and enhance business performance.

Position Scope

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including setting targets for milestones and deliverables according to established business objectives and adhering to deadlines.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs in order to properly define scope and perform gap analyses / develop process maps to determine optimal short‑term / long‑term paths to execution.
• Collaborate with Team Leads/Managers/Vendors to translate business requirements into optimized information technology solutions based on the practical needs of the end users.
• Work directly with internal stakeholders and aligned vendor partners, serving as key point of contact and liaison for communications and ensuring team’s actions remain in synergy.
• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project.
• Implement new solutions driven by changes in the business, as well as troubleshoot and enhance existing information technology solutions.
• Perform quality control on the projects throughout development; review and secure approval for technical and functional documents and artifacts as deemed required for IT Governance and SDLC of the project and/or team.
• Monitor and measure change using appropriate verification techniques; adjust schedules and targets on the projects as needs or financing for the projects change.
• Maintain healthy relationships with third parties / vendor partners.
• Effectively manage project efforts, including scope, budget, resource management, time management (activities & task planning), communications and progress reporting, risk management, testing, user training and change management, moves to production in compliance with company standards, and transition to ongoing maintenance and support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of experience in a PMO team, project management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, security principles, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and ability to act as a scrum master.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project) and version control systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within established guidelines.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Certified Scrum Master) are a plus.